REPORTS: Freddie Steward could leave Leicester Tigers after contract talks stall
Rugby NewsSunday, 17 July 2022 at 09:23
Shock reports this morning suggest that England fullback Freddie Steward could quit Premiership champions Leicester Tigers.
The 21-year-old could take advantage of a break clause in his contract to leave Welford Road, according to The Rugby Paper.
Their article suggests the 'full-back who joined the Tigers from Norwich School could follow his fellow Red Rose stars George Ford and Ellis Genge out of the Welford Road exit door.'
Steward reportedly has a similar get out clause and is considering his future after contract talks broke down.
As a result, Steward could now be available as early as next summer.
With Stuart Hogg out of contract at Sandy Park in 2023, Exeter Chiefs is one possible suitor that has been mentioned.
DID YOU KNOW? He cites Matt Hampson as his idol and is also quick to hail the influence of his parents Ben and Jane for their support
EDITORS PICKS:
- Jonny Hill under fire again as he assists England try
- Australia vs England player ratings third test: Care 3, Smith 8
- Social media reacts as Ireland complete historic series win
- Hard man Peter O’Mahony breaks down and cries on the pitch
- New Zealand vs Ireland player ratings: Third Test
EVERY ENGLAND PLAYER RANKED:
Freddie Steward and Marcus Smith's tries, either side of half-time, proved decisive as England held off a stubborn Australia to seal a series win in Sydney.
With the campaign in Australia now over, and with just over 13 months until the 2023 Rugby World Cup, RUCK runs the rule over how the England players fared this campaign.
We've only marked the players who appeared in the test matches against the Wallabies for England.
PROPS
Ellis Genge - 8/10
Will Stuart - 7/10
Mako Vunipola - 6/10
Joe Heyes 6/10
HOOKERS
Jamie George - 7/10
Luke Cowan-Dickie - 5/10
SECOND-ROW
Ollie Chessum - 7/10
Maro Itoje - 6/10
Jonny Hill - 8/10
Nick Isiekwe - 7/10
BACK-ROW
Sam Underhill - 4/10
Tom Curry - 6/10
Billy Vunipola - 8/10
Lewis Ludlam - 7/10
Courtney Lawes - 8/10
Jack Willis - 5/10
SCRUM-HALVES
Danny Care - 3/10
Jack van Portviellt - 8/10
FLY-HALVES
Marcus Smith - 5/10
Owen Farrell - 7/10
CENTRES
Joe Marchant - 4/10
Guy Porter - 5/10
BACK-THREE
Freddie Steward - 8 /10
Tommy Freeman - 6/10
Joe Cokanasiga - 3/10
Henry Arundell - 7/10
Jack Nowell - 7/10
EDITORS PICKS:
TRENDING
LATEST NEWS
LATEST COMMENTS
- Jordie Barrett over Damian de Allende is far from being correct. The hype around Dupont is also overreaching, he's probably 4th in the world and has been since the 2023 WC. He also avoids certain matchups which is strange. The rest of the list is pretty good apart from minor subjective biases.JasonMarlow16-09-2026
Loading
